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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.03.81MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 3, 1981 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 81 -22 A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present Frances L. Joker, Councilperson Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved that the agenda be approved as amended: 1. Monday Night Meetings 2. Harvester Avenue — Sign 3. Traps 4. Council Commission Party 5. Cable TV — Alternate 6. Zone Changes 7. Council — Engineer Meeting 8. Signs 9. Billboard and Political Signs Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Item #E6 from the Consent Agenda to become Item J -5. Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilperson Juker, Ayes — Mayor Greavu, Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Anderson and Nelson; Nay — Councilman Bastian, that the Consent Agenda Items 1 through 5 be approved as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I — Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 006182 through Check No. 006233 — $452,043.69; Check No. 010935 through Check No. 011072 — $151,785.90: Part II — Payroll, Check No. 02566 through Check No. 02699 — 54,252.07) in the amount of $658,081.66. 2. Home Rehabilitation Loan Program Resolution 81 -9 -180 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires to assist low income homeowners in making repairs to their homes for the purpose of correcting defects affecting directly the — I — 9/3 F safety, habitability,.energy conservation, or accesibility of the property; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency has funds to be used for such purposes., and will accept applications from housing and redevelopment authorities desiring to administer these Rehabilitation Loan Program funds; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has been duly organized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1976, Section 473.123 and has all of the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authorities desiring to administer these Rehabilitation Loan Program funds; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has been duly organized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1976, Section 473.123 and has all of the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1976, 473.193 under the provis- ions of the Municipal Housing and Redevelopment Act, Minnesota Statutes 1976, Sections 462.411 to 462.711. and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Metropolitan Council is hereby requested to include the City of Maplewood in an application for State Rehabilitation Loan Pro- gram funds, and that the Director of Community Development is hereby authorized to enter into any necessary agreement with the Metropolitan Council for operating the Program within the City. 3. Gambling Permit:- Presentation Church Approved a temporary gambling for Presentation Church to operate a paddle wheel and tip board for October. 11, 1981. 4.. Southlawn Improvements: Final Payment Resolution No. 81 -9 -181 WHEREAS, pursuant to an amended written contract approved by the City on September 3, 1981, Total Asphalt, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota has satisfactorily completed Maple- wood Improvement Project 79 -15 in accordance with said amended contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, the work com- pleted under said amended contract is hereby accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Mayor are hereby directed to issue a proper order for the final payment on such contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. 5. Easements: Ramsey County Nursing Home Water Line Approved and authorized execution of a second amendment to the original agreement for the dedication of an easement for the watermain serving the Ramsey County Nursing Home. The County intends to install additional watermain. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Hillwood Drive - Dorland Road 7:00 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the improve- ment of Hillwood Drive from east line of Crestwood Knolls Plat to McKnight Road and Dorland Road from Hillwood Drive to Linwood Avenue. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. - 2 - 9/3 b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. C. Director of Public Works Ken Haider explained the specifics of the proposal. d. Mr. Ken Gervais, developer of Linwood Heights, spoke in favor of the improve- ments, but disagrees with the financing alternatives presented. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Glenn Becklund, 2325 Linwood Avenue Mr. Emil Kucera, 2515 Highwood Avenue Resident, 2270 Dahl Court Mr. Leroy Herauff, 2295 Dahl Road Ms. Mary Lou Brown, Realtor for Glenn Becklund g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilman Bastian moved to approve alternate Number 2;. stop the devel of Hillwood Drive at a point where the Director of Public Works deems just developer to construct complete improvement to Citv standards. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Councilman Anderson withdrew his second. Motion denied for lack of a second. i. Councilman Bastian moved to table this item until the meeting of September 17, 1981. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all.- 2. Revenue Note: J -Mont, Inc. - County Road D - 7:15 P.M. e a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of J -Mont, Inc. for a Municipal Industrial Revenue Note to construct and equip a car wash building on County Road D west of White Bear Avenue. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. C. Mr. Jerry Hartke, attorney representing J -Mont, Inc., spoke on behalf of the request. d. Mr. Kurt Nordby, Nordby Associates, also spoke on behalf of the request. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilman Nelson moved to approve the Municipal Industrial Revenue Note as requested by J- Mont, Inc. - 3 - 9/3 Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — Mayor Greavu and Councilman Nelson. Nays — Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Bastian and Anderson. Motion failed. 3. Rezoning: White Bear Avenue Associates a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of the White Bear Avenue Associates to rezone a 5.7 acre parcel located on the east side of White Bear Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of Beam Avenue from LBC Limited Business Commercial to BC Business — Commercial. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. Mayor Greavu excused himself from the meeting at 9:44 P.M. Acting Mayor Anderson declared a 5 minute recess at 9:45 P.M. Mayor Greavu returned to the meeting at 9:50 P.M. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 9:51 P.M. C. Mr. Richard Schreier, 2125 Desoto Street, one of the owners of the property, spoke on behalf of the zone change request. d. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Kishel moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a rezoning from LBC, Limited Business Commercial to BC, Business Com- mercial for that part of the South 731.5 feet of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 2, Township 29, Range 22, lying west of the Maplewood City park property, north of the south 284.96 feet, thereof, and east of White Bear Avenue. Approval is recommended on the basis that: 1. The proposal is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Land Use Plan Update. 2. The proposal is similar to existing uses in the area. 3. The proposal will not substantially change, injure or detract from the use of the neighboring property. 4. The zone change is consistent with the public interest.. Commissioner Hejny seconded. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents Ayes 6; Nays 2 (Commissioners Howard & Whitcomb)." The following were heard: Mr. Jack Hillstrom, representing Mr. Don Regan, Maplewood State Bank. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: — 4 — 9/3 81 -9 -182 WHEREAS, a petition was filed with the Director of Community Development as provided under Section 915.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Maplewood, - said petition having been signed by more than 50% of the owners of property within 200 feet of the property described as follows: The South 731.5 feet of the S E 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 2, Township 29, Range 22, lying west of the Maplewood City Park property, north of the south 284.96 feet thereof, and east of White Bear Avenue. which has been proposed for rezoning from LBC, Limited Business Commercial to B C, Business Commercial; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 3, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall, notice thereof having been published in the official City newspaper, and notices of said hearing having been mailed to all property owners of record within 350 feet of the area proposed for rezoning; and WHEREAS, all objections and recommendations relative thereto were heard by the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the petition for the above described rezoning be granted, on the basis that: 1. The proposal is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Land Use Plan Update. 2. The proposal is similar to existing uses in the area. 3. The proposal will not substantially change,injure or detract from the use of neighboring property. - 4. The zone change is consistent with the public interest. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all. i. Councilman Anderson moved that this rezoning be granted without setting a precedent for the property to the south and east. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all. Councilman Bastian moved to waive the Rules of Procedures and extend the meeting past the meeting time deadline. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Zoning Code Amendment: Motor Fuel Station Parking - 7:45 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding consideration of an amendment to Section 907.033 (n). The proposed amendment would permit park- ing in front of a motor fuel station. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. — 5 — 9/3 C. Mr. Richard Fuchs, archetect representing Polka Dot Dairy, spoke in favor of the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Mayor Greavu moved first reading of an ordinance amending Section 907. to permit parking in front of a motor fuel station. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Front End Mower Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Ander- son and Nelson. Nays - Councilperson Juker and Council- man Bastian. a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 -9 -183 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Langula Hardware of West St. Paul in the amount of $10,789 -.38 is the lowest re- sponsible bid for one front - mounted . rotary mower with broom, snow blower, and winter cab; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.. Assessment Revision Requests a. Manager Evans presented the requests for deferral, cancellation and revision of the assessments for the following projects: 1. Howard - Larpenteur, Improvement 75 -6 2. Gervais- Kennard to White Bear Avenue Improvement 77 -9 3. Gervais and English Improvement 78 -1 4. Maryland, Ivy, Ferndale, Sterling Improvement 77 -12 5. Cope Avenue Connection Improvement 79 -1 b. No action taken. 2. 911 Emergency Number Agreements a. Manager Evans presented a proposed agreement between the City of Maplewood and Northwestern Bell Telephone - Companyfor implementation of 911 Emergency Num- ber Service. This level of service is required by State Statute to be operational in January 1983, and there will be no billing for service until that time. - 6 - 9/3 It is an expensive addition to our Public Safety Dispatching system, with a non- recurring one -time charge of $21,902 and a monthly recurring charge of $1,116.75. However, also enclosed is a letter from the Metropolitan Inter-County Association outlining grant assistance they are prepared to distribute for a 20% grant toward the non - recurring installation costs. These revised figures seem to indicate the gross cost of $21,902 will be reduced by $4,380, for a revised net cost of $17,522. b. Mayor Greavu moved to authorize entering Bell Telephone Company for implementation of presented. into an Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Billboard Fees a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. :ment with the Northwestern r Number Service as b. Councilman Bastian moved to table this item until such time as the ordinance for billboard signs is presented. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Presentation of 1982 Budget a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Bastianmoved -to establish a public hearing date of Thursday, Oct- ober 8 1981 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers for adoption of the 1982 Budget and shirt sleeve sessions be set at 9:00 A.M., Thursday, September 10, 1981 and 9:00 A.M. Thursday, September 17, 1981. Seconded by Councilman. Nelson. Ayes - all. 3. Restricted Parking: Arcade Street and Keller Parkway a. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 - 9 - 184 WHEREAS, after study and due consideration of the Staff Report; and WHEREAS, said City Council finds it to be reasonable and advisable; and WHEREAS, the streets involved are owned and maintained by Ramsey County; and WHEREAS, the imposing of said parking restrictions would be of significant safety benefit; NOW,_ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: - 7 - 9/3 The City Council requests Ramsey Councty to prohibit parking along both sides of the following streets: 1) Keller Parkway — from Palm Court to a point 350 feet South of Arcade Street. 2) Arcade Street — from the bridge to Keller Parkway. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all. 4. Outlet Improvement: Casey Lake a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. He recommended staff use City work force to correct the situation for the Casey Lake outlet structure. b. No action taken. 5. Final Payment: Bituminous Overlay — Improvement 81 -9 a. Councilperson Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 -9— 185 WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract approved by the City on August 3, 1981, N.D.H., Inc. has satisfactorily completed Maplewood Improvement Project 81 -9 in accordance with said contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,.MINENSOTA, that the work completed under said contract is hereby accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and Mayor are hereby directed to issue a proper order for the final payment on said contract, taking the con- tractor's receipt in full. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1.. Monday Night Meetings a. Councilperson Joker moved that the Agenda packet be delivered on Monday and amend the Rules of Procedures to meet at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday instead of Monday. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes — all. 2. Harvester Street a. Councilman Nelson stated his neighbors are requesting a "Children Slow" sign and also four way stop signs on Harvester and Ferndale. b. Staff will investigate and will contact Mr. Picard regarding the problems at this intersection. 3. Traps a. Councilman Nelson received an inquiry regarding prohibiting the sale of steel jaw traps. Do we have such a law? — 8 — 9/3 b. Staff stated the sale of steel traps is not prohibited, but the use of such traps are prohibited within Maplewood. _ 4. Council Commission Party a. Councilman Anderson questioned if Council was still interested in providing the commissions with a party. b. Council decided a Christmas Party in 1982 should be planned for the Commiss- ions. Each Council member will donate $10 a month effective immediately. I/ 5. Cable TV Commission Alternate a. Councilman Anderson moved to appoint Ms. Ann Fitch to be the Cable TV Com- mission alternate. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 6. Estate Zoning a. Councilman Anderson questioned if the Planning Commission can use the Estate Zoning as a "tool" to recommend this zoning on areas within the City. b. Staff stated the Planning Commission wishes to have the Land Use Plan adopted by the Council before doing any area planning. c. Councilman Anderson also requested the Planning Commission to investigate the possibility of Estate Zoning on the Piletich property on Beam Avenue. 7. Council Engineer Meeting a. Councilman Anderson requested that the Council and Engineer meet to investigate the conditions of the Piletich property on Beam Avenue. b. Council established a meeting date of Wednesday, September 9, 1981, at 3:30 P.M. at the Piletich site. 8. Signs - Billboards 9. Political Signs a. Mayor Greavu stated if Council wishes to do something about billbaords or political signs, perhaps this question should be put to the citizens and let them decide. b. No action taken. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. M. ADJOURNMENT 11:36 P.M. 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